Physical Oceanography

About This Course

This course introduces students with a degree in the physical, mathematical or other numerate sciences to the subject of Physical Oceanography. The course has run for over 40 years and is unique in the UK for the depth of physical oceanography training provided. As well as giving an overview of physical oceanography, the course enable students to study in detail those aspects of the subject for which they have particular interest.

Course Objectives:

• Provide a thorough training in the theory and application of physical oceanography.
• Familiarize the student with modern oceanographic instrumentation and observational techniques.
• Introduce state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics, data analysis and fundamental modelling methods.
• Provide the student with the practical experience and physical understanding necessary to address significant problems in the coastal ocean environment.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants normally hold, or expect to obtain, a 2(ii) undergraduate Honours degree in a physical, mathematical or other numerate science. Applicants from other subject areas (e.g. Geography, Geology, Biology and other sciences) or with relevant employment experience are encouraged to apply, provided that they can demonstrate high levels of motivation and experience in their Personal Statement and CV and have mathematics to A-level or beyond.

IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.